BC-WA--Washington News Coverage Advisory , WA

May 1, 2019

Our news coverage plans for Washington. If you have questions or suggestions about the report, please call the Seattle bureau at 206-682-1812 or 1-800-552-7694. The West Regional Desk can be reached at (602) 417-2400.

A reminder, this information is not for publication or broadcast and these coverage plans are subject to change. Expected stories may not develop, or late-breaking and more newsworthy events may take precedence. Some TV and radio stations will receive shorter APNewsNow versions of the stories below, along with all updates.

Washington at 12:30 p.m.

WILDFIRE PROJECTIONS

SPOKANE, Wash.— The National Interagency Fire Center is predicting a heavy wildfire season for areas along the West Coast of the United States this summer. The Boise, Idaho-based center said Wednesday that most of the country can expect a normal wildfire season in the period from May through August. By Nicholas K. Geranios. DEVELOPING. AP Photos.

MAINE-FOAM CONTAINERS

AUGUSTA, Maine — Maine has become the first state to ban single-use food and drink containers made from polystyrene foam, commonly known as Styrofoam. Oregon, Vermont and Connecticut are also considering banning such food containers statewide, and dozens of communities from Berkeley, California, to Seattle to Minneapolis to New York City have already passed their own bans, some of which date back to the late 1980s. By Marina Villenevue. SENT: 500 words. AP Photo.

SPORTS

BBO-CUBS-MARINERS

SEATTLE _ Marco Gonzales looks to become the first six-game winner in baseball as the Seattle Mariners face the surging Chicago Cubs on Wednesday. The Cubs have won 10 of 13. By Tim Booth. UPCOMING: Game at 3:40 p.m. PT. 700 words.

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